Business & Computers

Thinking of Pursuing a Rewarding Career?

Take a Business Studies course and learn how you can be part of the dynamic world of business! 

Gain a solid foundation in: 

  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Business
  • Marketing
  • Management

Prepare yourself for business-related programs in post-secondary and gain essential skills for work and life! 

Courses Available:

Grade 9 

  • Building the Entreprenuerial Mindset (BEM 1O)

Grade 10

  • Launching and Leading a Business (BEP 2O)

Grade 11

  • Entrepreneurship: The Venture (BDI 3C)
  • Financial Accounting Fundamentals (BAF 3M)
  • Marketing: Goods, Services, Events (BMI 3C)

Grade 12

  • Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals (BOH 4M)
  • Financial Accounting Principles (BAT 4M)
  • International Business Fundamentals (BBB 4M)

Earn a Dufferin-Peel Business Certificate

Gain recognition for your achievement in Business Studies! 

You must complete: 

  • A minimum of six (6) Business Studies credits, achieving at least 60% in each course.
  • A minimum of four (4) credits must be coded with a "B" (e.g., BMI, BOH, etc.) 
  • Two (2) other credits can be taken from: 
    • Grade 11 Economics (CIE3M) 
    • Grade 12 Economics (CIA4U) 
    • Grade 12 Personal Finance (IDC4U) 
    • 1-business related Cooperative Education credit 
    • 1-grade 12 Math credit at the U, M, or C level

Get Involved with DECA

From the classroom to the boardroom! Through conferences and competitions, develop problem-solving, decision-making and leadership skills. Network with members, alumni, and business professionals.